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Foot Corns

Foot corns, the irritating bumps that can appear on the sides of your toes, at the foot sole and in between toes, are the result of friction. Foot corns are your body’s response to the pressure and irritation your shoes cause as they rub against your feet.
There are two types of foot corns:

Gait Cycle

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Most of us do it everyday. Babies do it as well as well as adults late into their life. So little thought is put into this process [...]

A Primer on “Footology”

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The foot could easily be argued as one of the most important structures of the human anatomy. It provides us with balance, allows us to be mobile, and is an excellent indicator regarding the functionality of the many systems of [...]

MicroVas Vascular Treatment System

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In October of 2006, footDrHorsley began using a remarkable treatment device for wounds and poor circulation called the MicroVas Vascular Treatment System (MicroVas). MicroVas is an [...]

Foot Care Aware

In recognition of American Diabetes Month, during the months of November and December, the American Diabetes Association, the Illinois Department of Human Services Diabetes Control Program and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association will sponsor the “Foot Care Aware” program. The “Foot Care Aware” program is a free foot-screening program for people with diabetes to help [...]

2006 Congressional Black Caucus Conference

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This week’s topic is about our attendance at the 2006 Congressional Black Caucus Conference which takes place September 6 – 9, 2006 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

National Education Association (NEA) – Orlando 2006

The Summer is for relaxing, vacationing and fun, so sit back relax and have fun reading about our first Convention as a Medical Team.

Morton’s Neuroma

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This week’s topic is Neuroma, Morton’s Neuroma. What is Neuroma? I’ll tell you.
A neuroma is a benign tumor of a nerve. Morton’s neuroma is not actually a tumor, but it is a thickening of the surrounding tissue of [...]

Cold Feet

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Annual Diabetes Campaign

The Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Kicks Off Annual Diabetes Campaign
Chicago, IL. – This November and December, the lllinois Podiatric Medical Association, the American Diabetes Association, and the lllinois Department of Human Services Diabetes Control Program will once again launch its “Foot Care Aware” program. The “Foot Care Aware” program is a free foot-screening program for [...]